Subject description
This subject is thematic in its focus and introduces students to broad questions of war, its nature, its impact on society and its representations through specific examples and using different perspectives. Issues discussed include the definitions and causes of war, biological and social arguments about the existence of war, religion, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
HIST370 - War and Society
WAR 300 - War and Society
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Tutors
Engagement hours
Contact hours:1 hr lecture, 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of the nature of war and its representations;
2.
Critically evaluate different disciplinary approaches to the study of war and society;
3.
Demonstrate an ability to synthesise research based on secondary sources;
4.
Critically evaluate the work of scholars in the field;
5.
Express clearly in written and oral form arguments on the issues raised by the subject.
Assessment details
Compulsory Posting
Postings and Reflection
Essay
Participation
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject. Students will be advised of recommended texts at the commencement of session